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Massachusetts Humane Society Medal 1791
Obverse: Shield of the Society divided into three fields; above two boats, two clasped hands (centre) below, a three-masted ship in a gale; for crest, a cottage with ribbon. Inscription: 'REFUGE '. Below, a ribbon with date '1791'. Legend: 'THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF MASSACHUSETTS'. Reverse: Within an oak wreath and anchor space for recipient's name.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0605 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Lifesaving award |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Wyon, Allan; after Benjamin Wyon |
| Date made: | 1791 |
| People: | Humane Society of Massachussetts |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 38 mm |